SLC16A2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SLC16A2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xq13.2 and is approximately 112 kb in length. This allele, which encodes monocarboxylate transporter 8 protein, plays a role in cell uptake of thyroid hormone. Mutations in the gene are associated with Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome.

**Synonyms:** - AHDS - Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome Gene - DXS128 - DXS128E - MCT 7 - MCT 8 - MCT7 - MCT8 - MRX22 - Mental Retardation, X-Linked 22 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 16 (Monocarboxylic Acid Transporter), Member 2 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 16 (Monocarboxylic Acid Transporters), Member 2 (Putative Transporter) Gene - Solute Carrier Family 16 (Monocarboxylic Acid Transporters), Member 2 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 16 Member 2 wt Allele - Solute Carrier Family 16, Member 2 (Monocarboxylic Acid Transporter 8) Gene - Solute Carrier Family 16, Member 2 (Thyroid Hormone Transporter) Gene - XPCT